Therapist

Overview

Become a pivotal part of our team as a Therapist, where you'll guide children and families through transitions from institutional settings to nurturing family environments.

Operating primarily within Sonoma County, California, your role as a Therapist for the Outpatient Services will involve coordinating services and planning for children referred through social service, probation, or mental health departments. With a focus on community-based care, you'll engage clients in authentic relationships while ensuring a safe and positive environment that respects their values and cultures. Working alongside a close-knit team of experienced clinicians, you'll have ample opportunities for collaboration and consultation, contributing to the holistic well-being of the families we serve. Enjoy a dynamic work environment that blends telehealth, in-office, and community-based services, with a supportive supervisor certified in both forest therapy and Internal Family Systems modality. Additionally, take advantage of bilingual consultation groups and a peer-led racial equity and allyship group, fostering professional growth and personal development. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Sonoma Outpatient Program is responsible for the ongoing provision of culturally responsive mental health services to approximately 120 youth ages 0-21 years old and their families each year. The program aims to support youth in families in stabilizing mental health symptoms that may be hindering the youth's ability to function at home, in the community or at school. Services are individualized, trauma informed and include individual therapy, family therapy, case management and/or behavioral skills coaching. The average caseload for Outpatient Clinicians is approximately 15 youth at any given time and are provided in locations that are most conducive to clinical progress.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We're committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Promptly meet with clients and caregivers on a regular basis to further treatment goals utilizing culturally informed and best practice modalities

• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of care planning and support

• Collaborate with agency staff, caregivers, other professionals and interested parties to formulate and implement individual client care plans, behavioral programs, and interventions

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers, as needed

• Complete assessment and evaluation process of clients in order to develop and implement the care plan

• Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate

• Chart mental health notes, care plans, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner

• Maintain availability for crisis intervention services, such as on-call rotation, if applicable

• Comply with all child abuse reporting and Medicaid/Medi-Cal requirements in accordance with standards set by Seneca

• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and business operations information

• Commit to and engage in self-evaluation as well as organizational goals, strategies, and systemic practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion

• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's EQ-4 model training. This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities such as CPI may be required

Qualifications

• REQUIRED

• Master's degree in social work/psychology/counseling

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and enforcement of competent mental health practice standards

• Good organizational and writing skills

• At least 21 years of age

• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy

• Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination

PREFERRED

• Experience working with children in out-of-home care preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish prefered

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Ability to work with a diverse population

Schedule

• Full-time; Monday to Friday

• 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

• Flexibility for evenings, mornings, and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Starting at $69,010 - $83,010 per year

• As of July 7th, this starting range will increase to $71,080.30 - $85,080.30

• Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role

• Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure

• $2000 sign-on bonus for new employees

• Salary increases each year

• Comprehensive employee benefits package:

• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage

• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance

• 50% paid premiums for dependents

• 403b retirement plan

• Employer-Paid Assistance Plan

• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays

• Seneca supports clinicians towards licensure and beyond

• We provide individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts

• Expenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated though your clinical training stipend

• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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